Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
ksu
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 26: 256 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487838
Common Names
- Karo Pittosporum
- Prony Pittosporum
- Karo-Karo
Description
Pittosporum pronyense (also called Prony Pittosporum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows in moist soils and shallow water. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long petioles and lanceolate blades. It is native to New Caledonia, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow water.
Uses & Benefits
Pittosporum pronyense is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive problems, and respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pittosporum pronyense are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pittosporum pronyense is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pittosporum pronyense
Pittosporum pronyense is native to New Caledonia.
Pittosporum pronyense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pittosporum pronyense?
Pittosporum pronyense
What is the common name of Pittosporum pronyense?
Pronyense
What is the natural habitat of Pittosporum pronyense?
It is native to New Caledonia and is found in rainforests and humid forests.
Species in the Pittosporum genus
Species in the Pittosporaceae family
Auranticarpa edentata,
Auranticarpa ilicifolia,
Auranticarpa melanosperma,
Auranticarpa papyracea,
Auranticarpa resinosa,
Auranticarpa rhombifolia,
Bentleya spinescens,
Billardiera coriacea,
Billardiera cymosa,
Billardiera drummondii,
Billardiera floribunda,
Billardiera fraseri,
Billardiera fusiformis,
Billardiera heterophylla,
Billardiera laxiflora,
Billardiera lehmanniana,
Billardiera longiflora,
Billardiera macrantha,
Billardiera mutabilis,
Billardiera nesophila,
Billardiera ovalis,
Billardiera rubens,
Billardiera scandens,
Billardiera sericophora,
Billardiera speciosa,
Billardiera uniflora,
Billardiera variifolia,
Billardiera venusta,
Billardiera versicolor,
Billardiera viridiflora,
Bursaria calcicola,
Bursaria incana,
Bursaria longisepala,
Bursaria occidentalis,
Bursaria reevesii,
Bursaria spinosa,
Bursaria tenuifolia,
Bursaria cayzerae,
Cheiranthera borealis,
Cheiranthera simplicifolia,
Cheiranthera telfordii,
Cheiranthera alternifolia,
Cheiranthera brevifolia,
Cheiranthera filifolia,
Cheiranthera linearis,
Cheiranthera parviflora,
Cheiranthera preissiana,
Cheiranthera volubilis,
Hymenosporum flavum,
Marianthus coerulea-punctatus,